At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project managers in executing engineering programmes and maintaining project performance data.
- Company: Join Safran Engineering Services, a leader in aerospace and defence.
- Benefits: Gain professional qualifications, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with exposure to various engineering projects and teams.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in project management with hands-on experience and growth potential.
- Qualifications: Analytical skills and a passion for project management are essential.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Join Safran Engineering Services as an Engineering Project Management Officer (PMO) which is a key enabling role within the PCE Office at Safran Electrical & Power site. The PMO supports the Senior Project Manager and Project Managers (Technical) in the structured, consistent, and data-driven execution of engineering development programmes, ensuring that project governance, reporting, planning tools, and performance indicators are maintained to the standard required by Safran Group project management processes.
Working across the engineering project management portfolio, the PMO Officer coordinates QCD (Quality, Cost, Schedule) performance data, maintains project dashboards and schedule inputs, supports process compliance, and drives the deployment and improvement of project management methods and tools. The role operates under the day-to-day direction of the Engineering Acceleration Manager and provides direct support to Senior and Project Managers (Technical) on assigned projects.
This role is designed both as a substantive delivery position and as a structured entry point into the Engineering Project Management function. PMO Officers who demonstrate strong analytical capability, process rigour, and growing project management understanding will be supported to progress towards Project Manager (Technical) level, with access to professional qualifications, mentoring, and cross-programme exposure.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Collect, consolidate, and validate QCD performance data across assigned projects, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in line with Safran project management standards.
- Maintain and update project dashboards and KPI reports monthly (minimum), covering RC/NRC cost tracking, milestone adherence, deliverable status, and Key Decision Dates (KDDs).
- Identify and report variances against project baselines cost, schedule, and deliverable and support the SPM in preparing corrective action proposals for review by project leadership.
- Support the preparation of governance packs, Steering Committee presentations, and cross-site reporting submissions, ensuring data integrity and presentation quality.
- Maintain the APQP deliverable maturity tracker for assigned projects, monitoring progress against scheduled assessment dates in line with the Safran APQP standards.
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At Safran Engineering Services, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. As an Engineering Project Management Officer, you will benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages growth. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a balance of challenging projects and a commitment to employee well-being, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
